I saw the day before yesterday that someone had posted about a sale at Staples for the FTV. I ordered one in the hopes that it might still be rootable. I paid $84 for it and had it shipped free. I got it the next day...(today).
Last week I purchased an older Dlink router for $15 because my high end router didn't allow URL blocking and I wanted to be able to block updates from it. Now I'm thrilled that I did! I have 5 of these units all setup perfectly to boot to XBMC the way I like and with all my shortcuts already installed although they were purchased from a young college computer science major who programs these better than any I've ever seen. Today I decided to try one myself.
3 or 4 times during the setup the unit started to download the new software and I pulled the plug to stop it out of sheer panic. When I finally realized that it was never going to boot up completely until I let it go through the entire setup routine I bit the bullet and trusted that the router would do the trick. The unit looked as though it made a complete download and also a complete install of the new software..... I knew I was doomed with an unrootable unit, but figured at some point someone would come up with a way to root the new firmware.
When it was all done I immediately went into settings and checked the firmware.... Low and behold the router did it's job and the unit had the old firmware on it!!! It's now rooted with XBMC installed and updates blocked thanks to the fantastic FTV utility posted on this forum. As far as I'm concerned I just got a unit for half price! If I had the extra money I'd get another one!
I only post this to thank everyone here who has answered ignorant questions from me and posted so many great ways to modify and install apps on this unit. In just a couple of weeks I feel as though Ive learned an immense amount of knowledge.... thanks to this site and it's great members!!!
Keep up the great work!!!
Good to hear man. Im guessing there are some units still out there. Although a gamble at best.
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Good to hear man. Im guessing there are some units still out there. Although a gamble at best.
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I just ordered 2 more..... If they don't turn out they can always be returned...but I'm hoping I did it quick enough to still get another pair. It's not a huge store and I'm kind of out in the sticks.... I think I might be OK...
fxbill said:
I just ordered 2 more..... If they don't turn out they can always be returned...but I'm hoping I did it quick enough to still get another pair. It's not a huge store and I'm kind of out in the sticks.... I think I might be OK...
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What are you planning on doing with 8 units?
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What are you planning on doing with 8 units?
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A FIRE TV CLUSTER!!! Trying to take over the world...
4 are Christmas presents....2 are mine and I might sell the other 2 after they're completely loaded to offset the cost of the last 4 I bought!
rbox said:
A FIRE TV CLUSTER!!! Trying to take over the world...
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That will show those Chinese Super computers.... They will get AFTVRolled... :silly:
Y314K said:
That will show those Chinese Super computers.... They will get AFTVRolled... :silly:
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Just got the 2 new units already.....One day delivery....I'm blown away. I don't even have to open them to know they're rootable. The serial numbers on them are almost 10K below some of my rooted units. This store must be loaded with older units..... all three of these have very early serial numbers compared to the first loaded units I purchased on Fleabay. The prices on rooted units is on the rise... sellers must be running out of them.... They need to come out here in the sticks to get them!
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Just got the 2 new units already.....One day delivery....I'm blown away. I don't even have to open them to know they're rootable. The serial numbers on them are almost 10K below some of my rooted units. This store must be loaded with older units..... all three of these have very early serial numbers compared to the first loaded units I purchased on Fleabay. The prices on rooted units is on the rise... sellers must be running out of them.... They need to come out here in the sticks to get them!
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Might have to order 2 more myself since I just got 2 $30off$60 from Staples again... Or sell the coupons for $10 each...
PM me.... I'll tell you what store to get them from...
I got a fire tv a couple of weeks ago when it was released in uk it's an updated version with latest firmware.Am i missing anything with it not being rooted i mainly use it for xbmc and gotham 13.2 which i sideloaded is working very well i don't have any problems so far playing video and my addons like mashup live tv by vdub and navi x work fine.
snelsy said:
I got a fire tv a couple of weeks ago when it was released in uk it's an updated version with latest firmware.Am i missing anything with it not being rooted i mainly use it for xbmc and gotham 13.2 which i sideloaded is working very well i don't have any problems so far playing video and my addons like mashup live tv by vdub and navi x work fine.
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Not really... Other then external storage stuff. There is a Linux project moving forward & some folks are working on kernels. But for now they can do just about the same.
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PM me.... I'll tell you what store to get them from...
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Just ordered 2 more..... The fellow who programmed my first unit and did such a fantastic just says he's getting the new units now that can't be rooted and that prices on rootable units are beginning to soar! I'm hoping these last 2 will be as the past units have been...
fxbill said:
Just ordered 2 more..... The fellow who programmed my first unit and did such a fantastic just says he's getting the new units now that can't be rooted and that prices on rootable units are beginning to soar! I'm hoping these last 2 will be as the past units have been...
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Where is he getting them from ?
fxbill said:
I don't even have to open them to know they're rootable. The serial numbers on them are almost 10K below some of my rooted units.
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Hello fxbill,
Could you post the highest serial number that was rootable. I'd like to get one and I am planning to go to the closed Staples / best buy to check.
Thank you !
o man i need your help
how do i do that dude if you can help me i will pay you ... got boxes for my whole family and the all u p date out of the box please if anyone can help i will paypal then mont please just call me 3474242100
fxbill said:
I saw the day before yesterday that someone had posted about a sale at Staples for the FTV. I ordered one in the hopes that it might still be rootable. I paid $84 for it and had it shipped free. I got it the next day...(today).
Last week I purchased an older Dlink router for $15 because my high end router didn't allow URL blocking and I wanted to be able to block updates from it. Now I'm thrilled that I did! I have 5 of these units all setup perfectly to boot to XBMC the way I like and with all my shortcuts already installed although they were purchased from a young college computer science major who programs these better than any I've ever seen. Today I decided to try one myself.
3 or 4 times during the setup the unit started to download the new software and I pulled the plug to stop it out of sheer panic. When I finally realized that it was never going to boot up completely until I let it go through the entire setup routine I bit the bullet and trusted that the router would do the trick. The unit looked as though it made a complete download and also a complete install of the new software..... I knew I was doomed with an unrootable unit, but figured at some point someone would come up with a way to root the new firmware.
When it was all done I immediately went into settings and checked the firmware.... Low and behold the router did it's job and the unit had the old firmware on it!!! It's now rooted with XBMC installed and updates blocked thanks to the fantastic FTV utility posted on this forum. As far as I'm concerned I just got a unit for half price! If I had the extra money I'd get another one!
I only post this to thank everyone here who has answered ignorant questions from me and posted so many great ways to modify and install apps on this unit. In just a couple of weeks I feel as though Ive learned an immense amount of knowledge.... thanks to this site and it's great members!!!
Keep up the great work!!!
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Crazytala if you are looking to use xbmc on the box just sideload gotham 13.2 on it my new box has the latest firmware but gotham and addons like mash navi x livetv are all working fine on my non rooted box.
I just picked one up this week that was purchased at a Staples in Fort Worth Texas and it had rom 51.1.0.1_user_510055620 on it. Already have it clockwork modded, rooted updated and blocked future updates. If I had the money I'd go pick up a few more!
My local Staples had plenty and the clerk says that have not sold any yet. The firmware is rootable. I stayed up late last night rooting it, tonight I will finish the rest and get this baby running.
Guys, if you can pick up a rootable version, Would it be possible to get a shipping quote to the UK? I can pay via PayPal etc and would chuck in some more $ for the time.
I've got a UK Fire TV, but I don't see root coming anytime soon. I'd simply sell my unrootable on eBay. Would go along way of covering the one coming in. You can get rootable ones on eBay UK though shipped from America, but fees etc bump the price up.
Thanks
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Ah, what an exciting day.
I ordered my Asus TF101-A1 on Friday, and just had UPS confirmation that it was delivered about 30 minutes ago. Too bad I'm stuck at work, but as soon as I get home I will be on it all night long. I simply cannot wait to see what kind of custom ROMs are going to come for this tablet, I'm so excited.
After playing with it for a few hours, I will post my initial thoughts and impressions for all you who are considering buying, assuming you can find one in stock somewhere!
Congrats
welcome to the club. Ive been neglecting my laptop for the past 3 weeks..lol
leave it on, remote in on the TF (why do i want to say tranny?..hahaha), just took it on a road trip and was able to tether off an old Treo Pro... Played games, took pics/video with it, and didnt notice any screen glare in the day light..
all is well thus far.
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Ah, what an exciting day.
I ordered my Asus TF101-A1 on Friday, and just had UPS confirmation that it was delivered about 30 minutes ago. Too bad I'm stuck at work, but as soon as I get home I will be on it all night long. I simply cannot wait to see what kind of custom ROMs are going to come for this tablet, I'm so excited.
After playing with it for a few hours, I will post my initial thoughts and impressions for all you who are considering buying, assuming you can find one in stock somewhere!
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enjoy
... and dont panic about negative posters on the site there are plenty of hugely impressed and pleased users about including me
Yeah, I'm not too worried. I hate Apple and iOS, and I'm the guy that says iOS is for old or non technical people who like things simple. I love Android, as I have been using an Android phone since 1.6. I'm so ready for 3.1 on my TF! I can see it now...sitting on the couch, remoting into my PC and both my servers. Going to be awesome.
Congrats and enjoy!!!
Make sure that you update to 3.1 before anything else, it is well worth it!!
rio
let me guess, slickdeals and amazon?
I just got mine, not too impressed with the stock rom, and the right speaker being louder than the left. hmm
tycoonbob said:
Ah, what an exciting day.
I ordered my Asus TF101-A1 on Friday, and just had UPS confirmation that it was delivered about 30 minutes ago. Too bad I'm stuck at work, but as soon as I get home I will be on it all night long. I simply cannot wait to see what kind of custom ROMs are going to come for this tablet, I'm so excited.
After playing with it for a few hours, I will post my initial thoughts and impressions for all you who are considering buying, assuming you can find one in stock somewhere!
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CONGRATULATIONS!...I brought mine yesterday at this time...and played with it till 2.00 AM..EST and went to sleep....
ROOT it...and flashed PRIMORDIAL! v3.1...
For ROOT...use AYMAN07 guide..he has his own forum as well..and its awesome...go get it...Man....
Good luck and come join the very happy users..like me...
J3ff said:
let me guess, slickdeals and amazon?
I just got mine, not too impressed with the stock rom, and the right speaker being louder than the left. hmm
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Sears.com actually, haha. I found myself checking nowinstock hourly, until I found it show sears had it in stock, went and immediately ordered it. Shipped, it was like $417 after some $5 off rebate I got over Memorial Day weekend.
Heading home from work now to go play with it!
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Sears.com actually, haha. I found myself checking nowinstock hourly, until I found it show sears had it in stock, went and immediately ordered it. Shipped, it was like $417 after some $5 off rebate I got over Memorial Day weekend.
Heading home from work now to go play with it!
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Well, so far so good. Played with it all night long, got it rooted and flashed to Primordial v3.1. Gotta say, I love it! I personally think the tablet feels great, and has amazing power. Can't wait to try the 1.6Ghz Kernel and see how that runs.
If I had to list cons for the TF101, I can only think of two. The stock keyboard can be a little laggy, but who uses the stock keyboard anyway? I'm still trying out different keyboards to see which I like best, so I'm not concerned about it. Also, the charging adapter. I wish the adapter actually clicked into the bottom of the tablet, instead of just sliding in. Think apps proprietary connector, unfortunately. But I guess it's good that it doesn't click in so if jerk on it or something, it will just slide out instead of tearing something up. Would be nice if the charger cord was a little longer, but eh...no biggie.
Overall, I love it.
This thread is for all Pakistan based users. Please share your buying experience, accessories info, questions and queries regarding Network Provider based services and ofcourse your experiences with this awesome device!
To start off, I bought mine (Black, 32GB version) a couple of weeks ago, coming from the N4. Got it from a retailer I've gone to before in Zamzama, Karachi,. for Rs 72k. Quite a lot to spend on a smartphone, but I got a good price for my N4 and I really wanted this Homeshopping.pk apparently now has the silver version for under 70k on their site.
There's obviously no warranty but after speaking to Brightex Pakistan (official HTC distributors apparently) they plan on launching the One with warranty by June 22nd, or so they said. Mind you, the price for that will be quite a bit higher than the non warranty version but I suppose the peace of mind is worth it for a lot of people.
After having used the phone for a couple of weeks, and going through several charge cycles, my one and only issue with this phone - namely the battery life - has pretty much been laid to rest. Getting about 3 hrs on screen time and 20-24 hrs total time on a single charge with sync on which is great for me as it gets me through my full work day. Haven't found any glaring glitches yet (thankfully!) and the experience of using this device is completely brilliant!
Have NOT rooted and gone flash crazy yet as I want to enjoy the phone as is for a while. Am just waiting for the OTA 4.2.2 update to hit, hopefully soon The only 'accessory' I use right now is my own earphones with this set and they sound fantastic, much better than the included pair.
I've been looking for the MHL and OTG cables but haven't found them yet. If anyone has any info it would be appreciated.
Really curious to find out how many of us in PK have gotten this phone thus far so let us know y'all!
Lets also make a thread for each countries
F4M0U569 said:
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You should learn to type before you criticize anybody else.
@op : I have an htc one . I bought it from blue area ,Islamabad , at 75k a few weeks back.
Purchased in the last week of April from Germany for $710.
hey guys..
hello guysss....
got my htc one att version from USA along with HTC double dip case (which is fantastic)
I unlocked the bootloader ,,, installed stock odex 4.2.2 and rooted... loving this device...
i suggest you to install 4.2.2 stock... it will double the battery life.. literally!!
have fun..
sagarsamtani said:
hello guysss....
got my htc one att version from USA along with HTC double dip case (which is fantastic)
I unlocked the bootloader ,,, installed stock odex 4.2.2 and rooted... loving this device...
i suggest you to install 4.2.2 stock... it will double the battery life.. literally!!
have fun..
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Thanks, was thinking abt rooting n flashing. Prolly gonna try it this weekend. Think I've been so spoilt by previous Nexus phones that trying to root an HTC device just makes me feel lazy
By stock odex you mean a Sense 5 Rom but with 4.2.2 instead of the current 4.1x yea? Could you link to the one you are on? Thanks
Guiding.God said:
Thanks, was thinking abt rooting n flashing. Prolly gonna try it this weekend. Think I've been so spoilt by previous Nexus phones that trying to root an HTC device just makes me feel lazy
By stock odex you mean a Sense 5 Rom but with 4.2.2 instead of the current 4.1x yea? Could you link to the one you are on? Thanks
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Yeah its sense 5 with 4.2.2..
Here is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2224752
Its my first ever android phone.. Been using iphone from 2008.. Can you tell me some nice android exclusive apps..
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 2
sagarsamtani said:
Yeah its sense 5 with 4.2.2..
Here is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2224752
Its my first ever android phone.. Been using iphone from 2008.. Can you tell me some nice android exclusive apps..
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 2
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Thanks for the link. Not sure how Android exclusive these apps all will be coz there's a whole bunch of cross platform development now but still these links will hook you up with some great stuff
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2393099,00.asp
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2209161
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275645
I would say apps like Airdroid, Tasker etc are awesome and make life a whole bunch simpler
Guiding.God said:
This thread is for all Pakistan based users. Please share your buying experience, accessories info, questions and queries regarding Network Provider based services and ofcourse your experiences with this awesome device!
To start off, I bought mine (Black, 32GB version) a couple of weeks ago, coming from the N4. Got it from a retailer I've gone to before in Zamzama, Karachi,. for Rs 72k. Quite a lot to spend on a smartphone, but I got a good price for my N4 and I really wanted this Homeshopping.pk apparently now has the silver version for under 70k on their site.
There's obviously no warranty but after speaking to Brightex Pakistan (official HTC distributors apparently) they plan on launching the One with warranty by June 22nd, or so they said. Mind you, the price for that will be quite a bit higher than the non warranty version but I suppose the peace of mind is worth it for a lot of people.
After having used the phone for a couple of weeks, and going through several charge cycles, my one and only issue with this phone - namely the battery life - has pretty much been laid to rest. Getting about 3 hrs on screen time and 20-24 hrs total time on a single charge with sync on which is great for me as it gets me through my full work day. Haven't found any glaring glitches yet (thankfully!) and the experience of using this device is completely brilliant!
Have NOT rooted and gone flash crazy yet as I want to enjoy the phone as is for a while. Am just waiting for the OTA 4.2.2 update to hit, hopefully soon The only 'accessory' I use right now is my own earphones with this set and they sound fantastic, much better than the included pair.
I've been looking for the MHL and OTG cables but haven't found them yet. If anyone has any info it would be appreciated.
Really curious to find out how many of us in PK have gotten this phone thus far so let us know y'all!
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I'm thinking of getting the black but how is your experience with scratches and smudges? Is it really that bad? I'm coming from the black One X but I pretty much kept it in a minimal case most of the time.
darrko said:
I'm thinking of getting the black but how is your experience with scratches and smudges? Is it really that bad? I'm coming from the black One X but I pretty much kept it in a minimal case most of the time.
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Well so far I have not used a cover or case with it since I couldn't find any good quality, minimal, ones. There are no scratches yet but the back does get some fingerprints which you can wipe off. Admittedly since its new I have been careful enough with it but I do carry it in my jeans pocket. So far so good. I think if you're used to having a case on your phone this one will not disappoint you.
That said, I've noticed the camera lens picks up smudges much more than my previous phones. I use a lens cloth to wipe it down after a couple of days or when I can remember.
My other reasoning for not having a case/cover so far is that it just looks so darned nice without them
Guiding.God said:
This thread is for all Pakistan based users. Please share your buying experience, accessories info, questions and queries regarding Network Provider based services and ofcourse your experiences with this awesome device!
I've been looking for the MHL and OTG cables but haven't found them yet. If anyone has any info it would be appreciated.
Really curious to find out how many of us in PK have gotten this phone thus far so let us know y'all!
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Did you find OTG cable...?
I just got one very cheap..and its working very well with 16gb flash drive... If you are in karachi.. U can find easily in mobile market..
But i am trying to connect my 500 gb WD external usb drive.. Its not connecting.. Is there any way to connect it with HTC one via OTG cable?
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 4 Beta
sagarsamtani said:
Did you find OTG cable...?
I just got one very cheap..and its working very well with 16gb flash drive... If you are in karachi.. U can find easily in mobile market..
But i am trying to connect my 500 gb WD external usb drive.. Its not connecting.. Is there any way to connect it with HTC one via OTG cable?
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 4 Beta
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I think the issue would be one of power. A low power device like a thumb (usb) flash drive gets its power from our phones via the OTG cable but an external HDD requires more power than the phone can provide. Its suggested in the following thread/link that you can use a powered USB hub to power up the Drive and then the OTG will work with the phone. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1931990&page=2
I am in Karachi. Are you talking abt mobile mkt on Abdullah Haroon Rd.? Was hoping for some outlet on Zamama etc to have it in stock, that's closer to where I live. Let's see.
Salam Everyone
I have got my HTC-One (White) form Dubai Costing 2600AED (71000 Approx).
Did anyone find HTC Double Dip Case in Pakistan - Karachi ?
http://www.htc.com/www/accessories/htc-double-dip/
if you know the location or Price, please quote here.
Thanks
fahadazizkhan said:
I have got my HTC-One (White) form Dubai Costing 2600AED (71000 Approx).
Did anyone find HTC Double Dip Case in Pakistan - Karachi ?
http://www.htc.com/www/accessories/htc-double-dip/
if you know the location or Price, please quote here.
Thanks
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Not seen it in the shops around here but these guys apparently can get it for you - have tried them before for a couple of cases etc and they do deliver in 10-15 days
http://www.magiclamp.pk/productView.php?ASIN=B00BPBSWPI&cat1=00&cat2=&cat3=&cat4=&cat5=&sort=&node=00&search=htc+double+dip+case&s=1
oh Nicee how come i didnt come around this thread.. oh well my exp. was great and really having fun with this device although for me there were some limitations as of being a dev some apps i use on other devices didnt work but now finally are working... Kudos to HTC :good:
Any of you guys who haven't registered your HTC One device with your serial numbers at http://us.htc.com/googleplay/redeem should do so now.
I am not in the USA but was able to receive and redeem the $25 Play Credit by using an alternate Google account then downloading app to phone and switching back to my regular account. Works great, so try it now if you haven't already!
Guiding.God said:
Any of you guys who haven't registered your HTC One device with your serial numbers at http://us.htc.com/googleplay/redeem should do so now.
I am not in the USA but was able to receive and redeem the $25 Play Credit by using an alternate Google account then downloading app to phone and switching back to my regular account. Works great, so try it now if you haven't already!
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Thanks for the tip just now I entered info there. In how many days you got mail from HTC. It says 2-4 weeks there.
kancherlapraneeth said:
Thanks for the tip just now I entered info there. In how many days you got mail from HTC. It says 2-4 weeks there.
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No prob. In my case it took 2 full weeks.
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yea, in my case it took 2 full weeks.
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Ok thanks. Hope I also receive it in 2 weeks
Hey guys I has anyone received the 4.2.2 update yet?
Boght fire tv for someone from staples I was hoping to root it .. nope it had newest firmware and was updated on Dec.2 too bad... but that's fine.
It shows there were 2 remotes used 2 serial numbers (one is the one I just activated) and other one.
You guys think they sent me used one? or it was simply opened to update? everything looked brand new though..
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Boght fire tv for someone from staples I was hoping to root it .. nope it had newest firmware and was updated on Dec.2 too bad... but that's fine.
It shows there were 2 remotes used 2 serial numbers (one is the one I just activated) and other one.
You guys think they sent me used one? or it was simply opened to update? everything looked brand new though..
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Go to aftvnews.com and use the serial decoder. You could tell what fw you should have had and probably figure out if it had been opened before.
t3ch42 said:
Go to aftvnews.com and use the serial decoder. You could tell what fw you should have had and probably figure out if it had been opened before.
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I did it has shown "Rootable" and when I opened I saw it was updated on Dec.02.
Should I complain to staples about this? what you think?
I got around the root modules etc.. I needed so it's fine without root for this particular fire TV.
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I did it has shown "Rootable" and when I opened I saw it was updated on Dec.02.
Should I complain to staples about this? what you think?
I got around the root modules etc.. I needed so it's fine without root for this particular fire TV.
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You should returned it asap, if the store accepts the return that were bought online and buy another one, just make sure it is one of those serial number and serial number seal is not broken.
Or just walk in to a staples buy a new one that has root able serial numbers and then go home open i andt put the other one in box and take it back to store and say it is defective you cant connect to internet either via wifi or ethernet so they will send it back to Amazon and wont re-sell it. Since the amazon device it self does not have any serial number labled that matches with the box there is no way they can confirm which one you giving it back....
Thank you
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You should returned it asap, if the store accepts the return that were bought online and buy another one, just make sure it is one of those serial number and serial number seal is not broken.
Or just walk in to a staples buy a new one that has root able serial numbers and then go home open i andt put the other one in box and take it back to store and say it is defective you cant connect to internet either via wifi or ethernet so they will send it back to Amazon and wont re-sell it. Since the amazon device it self does not have any serial number labled that matches with the box there is no way they can confirm which one you giving it back....
Thank you
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I was on chat with staples chat and my chat closed because it was after 8 PM EST I think he was about to prepare me a pickup @ my closest store and return the used one to staples via ups or something.
I will call them soon.
Just called them and the lady said just to go to the store and swap it and pack it how it came and just bring a receipt..
So now I need to find out how do I factory reset thing thing lol.
Thanks guys !
People should stop believing that anyone can tell if their fire tv is rootable by looking at the serial number, cause its impossible. I got three fire tv boxes at different times and none are rootable, but the decoder says they are. its just someone trying to take a guess and there are zero facts to say otherwise. Its funny how some people will believe anything that they read. I personally think that its a crap shoot, and that they update the boxes themselves, but sometimes they do not have the man power or time to get around to doing all the updates so some people will get rootable boxes and some won't. At least that is what I was told by more than one person that works there that I personally know, and I'll believe them before I beleve some crackpot that thinks he has decoded which can be rooted by looking at the serial number. I live less than 40 miutes away from Amazon in Lexington KY and its not uncommon to know a few people that work or have worked for Amazon. So I am beyond positive they are right about why some boxes are rootable and some are not, since they are on the inside, so they seem 100% more legit then a crackpot. Especially when different people, that actually work there, have told me the same exact way that they update fire tv boxes and why some boxes do not get updated.
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People should stop believing that anyone can tell if their fire tv is rootable by looking at the serial number, cause its impossible. I got three fire tv boxes at different times and none are rootable, but the decoder says they are. its just someone trying to take a guess and there are zero facts to say otherwise. Its funny how some people will believe anything that they read. I personally think that its a crap shoot, and that they update the boxes themselves, but sometimes they do not have the man power or time to get around to doing all the updates so some people will get rootable boxes and some won't. At least that is what I was told by more than one person that works there that I personally know, and I'll believe them before I beleve some crackpot that thinks he has decoded which can be rooted by looking at the serial number. I live less than 40 miutes away from Amazon in Lexington KY and its not uncommon to know a few people that work or have worked for Amazon. So I am beyond positive they are right about why some boxes are rootable and some are not, since they are on the inside, so they seem 100% more legit then a crackpot. Especially when different people, that actually work there, have told me the same exact way that they update fire tv boxes and why some boxes do not get updated.
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Sure it will not always worked but the decoder is just guide not 100% guaranteed but if you get one of those serial number, you have better chances that it will have root able firmware but you wont know until you actually see what is actually installed on the box
Personally, i am just thankful someone took time out to put the guide out there for free.
However, if someone is in the market i would still try to buy a box with one of those serial number. I bought 2 and they both were root able.
thank you
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People should stop believing that anyone can tell if their fire tv is rootable by looking at the serial number, cause its impossible. I got three fire tv boxes at different times and none are rootable, but the decoder says they are. its just someone trying to take a guess and there are zero facts to say otherwise. Its funny how some people will believe anything that they read. I personally think that its a crap shoot, and that they update the boxes themselves, but sometimes they do not have the man power or time to get around to doing all the updates so some people will get rootable boxes and some won't. At least that is what I was told by more than one person that works there that I personally know, and I'll believe them before I beleve some crackpot that thinks he has decoded which can be rooted by looking at the serial number. I live less than 40 miutes away from Amazon in Lexington KY and its not uncommon to know a few people that work or have worked for Amazon. So I am beyond positive they are right about why some boxes are rootable and some are not, since they are on the inside, so they seem 100% more legit then a crackpot. Especially when different people, that actually work there, have told me the same exact way that they update fire tv boxes and why some boxes do not get updated.
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You are totally out of line calling AFTVNews a crackpot after all he has done for the FireTV community. I remember your name from the i717 forums and you were negative there too. Please don't bring it here. We have a great community of respectful and helpful individuals.
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Take your negativity else where. AFTVNews put a lot of time and effort into the decoder and everything else they do. Sure nothing is 100% but something is better than just a 'Crap Shoot' on it's own.
I actually just checked the serial number on aftvnews just because I was curious... but my fire tv was indeed used so I am going soon to exchange it (staples said I can do it there)
Update: store didn't have it in stock staples already sent me Return label (told me to ignore it lol ok)
have to go another store soon. Apparently they have 2-3 in stock.
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I actually just checked the serial number on aftvnews just because I was curious... but my fire tv was indeed used so I am going soon to exchange it (staples said I can do it there)
Update: store didn't have it in stock staples already sent me Return label (told me to ignore it lol ok)
have to go another store soon. Apparently they have 2-3 in stock.
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Got a replacement today from staples store!
status: rootable!
Controllers: only "1" the one I just activated.
Thanks for all suggestions!
The truth is only negative when someone cannot handle it. That is not my fault. When someone does something and says it is fact, but then states that it is not 100% confirmed for every device, then its not factual, period. I am beyond positive that his crackpot method is beyond flawed. Sorry if you cannot handle me saying it.
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The truth is only negative when someone cannot handle it. That is not my fault. When someone does something and says it is fact, but then states that it is not 100% confirmed for every device, then its not factual, period. I am beyond positive that his crackpot method is beyond flawed. Sorry if you cannot handle me saying it.
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It even says on his site that its not 100%. And you can't believe what someone who works at a place says either. Unless they actually work doing wat they are saying then they could be full of ****. People like to make up **** for the departments/sections at their job that they don't do them selves and then it spreads to other people until people think its fact. I use to deal with that type of **** all the time.
Post on the Nvidia forums telling Nvidia you want to keep your old tablet. lots of people want to keep both tablets or have problems with the new ones so comment and let Nvidia know you want to keep them both. Share this with everyone so it gets some attention from Nvidia. Thread: https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/865108/shield-tablet/if-you-want-to-also-keep-your-old-tablet-leave-a-post/
I wouldn't recommend keeping your old tablet. They are doing this recall because the older tablets could be dangerous; it's a safety recall. I understand wanting to keep the older tablet, I really do. Nvidia isn't going to tell people they should keep them; only dispose of them. I understand that we all think nothing will happen with ours, but that is usually when it does.
I'd rather they let me keep my pen and charger from the first tablet. But I don't want a possible fire hazard in my house. I haven't turned mine on since the recall.
I am sure this isn't going to be a popular post... but it is just how I see it.
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I wouldn't recommend keeping your old tablet. They are doing this recall because the older tablets could be dangerous; it's a safety recall. I understand wanting to keep the older tablet, I really do. Nvidia isn't going to tell people they should keep them; only dispose of them. I understand that we all think nothing will happen with ours, but that is usually when it does.
I'd rather they let me keep my pen and charger from the first tablet. But I don't want a possible fire hazard in my house.
I am sure this isn't going to be a popular post... but it is just how I see it.
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Nvidia just said that we could keep them if we wanted:https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/867701/shield-tablet/clear-recall-info-from-nvidia-finally/ This guy got an official email saying they don't require that they be shipped back
Anyone from the UK got his/her replacement tab and kept the old one? I don't want to give the old back. Just wandering what to tell to the courier? I already disposed it?
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Nvidia just said that we could keep them if we wanted:https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/867701/shield-tablet/clear-recall-info-from-nvidia-finally/ This guy got an official email saying they don't require that they be shipped back
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they still didn't say that you can keep it, they said that you don't have you send it back if you dispose of it yourself
new tablet
i have the new one and the old one still works .:laugh:
Received my new replacement and all went well.
Flashed TWRP backup back to new Shield and all is ok.
Old one still works due to Blisspop......:angel:
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Received my new replacement and all went well.
Flashed TWRP backup back to new Shield and all is ok.
Old one still works due to Blisspop......:angel:
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I will install Blisspop tonight, did you install 3.8 or 3.9?
I installed 3.9 and out off the box it worked 100%
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Nvidia just said that we could keep them if we wanted:https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/867701/shield-tablet/clear-recall-info-from-nvidia-finally/ This guy got an official email saying they don't require that they be shipped back
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That's not what it says. It says that if you disposed of the tablet, they will still send you the replacement. They aren't telling people to keep them.
I'd keep it got parts, or replace the battery with a good one. But throwing it out and then dropping yours and breaking the screen or something would be a real kick in the balls lol
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Since last night. All you get is the error page with cute doggie. I know some phones have caught fire. Or maybe they want to make sure all are running v6.6. Still, it's odd that they didn't just give an out-of-stock message.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H2E0J5M
If it suddenly comes back, please delete this thread.
Hmm...
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I know some phones have caught fire.
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Source?
Saw a couple of Amazon reviews with pics. Kinda wondered why no one here ever mentioned them.
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Saw a couple of Amazon reviews with pics. Kinda wondered why no one here ever mentioned them.
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I saw one review with pics, but it was possible that phone was wet. Other than that I've heard nothing that sounded viable. My phone never even gets warm. Though I'm rooted, and use greenify and other performance apps.
Back up but only for non-Amazon sellers. Probably ran out or are waiting for units with v6.6.
Edit: Gone again.
What I know, and what I think the hell's going on.
Okay, so this phone was my baby for as long as I had it.
It got chucked on the ground. Complete web of cracks across the screen. The microphone also ceased to operate and my smart watch stopped co-operating with the phone to exchange push notifications. Anyway Amazon agreed to refund the device. It has been shipped. The same day I shipped it the listing was there and perfectly intact And today, when I go to re-order it... gone. ****ING GONE.
Anyway what I know from calling Amazon, harassing BLU Miami and checking listing databases it was very much available for purchase. Then- out of nowhere the listing's pictures are removed and then the listing was taken down.
A few hours later all listings of it were back on the system just without pictures or stock count, thus amazon listing it as a "coming soon" or "in progress" item. And now its listed as an item that is completely available but... is listed with a stock count of absolutely nothing.
BUT, here's the breakthrough.
They are going to start shipping with 6.6 preinstalled and some security patches (MAYBE VoLTE?!) there was a snag. Their offices are closed so I can't harass them anymore but, hey we have some info now. That's all I got from some internsnooping and employee twitter account announcements.
That's all for now.
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BUT, here's the breakthrough.
They are going to start shipping with 6.6 preinstalled and some security patches (MAYBE VoLTE?!) there was a snag. Their offices are closed so I can't harass them anymore but, hey we have some info now. That's all I got from some internsnooping and employee twitter account announcements.
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Thank God I got it and rooted it before this mess. Got it last week lol. That was close.
I have MOORE!
Apparently there is a change in plans for BLU, they have decided to change the listing ID on Amazon.
Then they took it down completely. Amazon Canada still has it tho (?)
Made the mistake of updating to v6.6. I would actually like the ads if they were at all targeted. So far, all stuff I never buy. I suppose they'll get better. Also feel safer from fire.
Funny, I was telling my buddy to buy the phone, went to bring it up, and saw the same thing, not for sale anywhere on Amazon
Mine is still purring along nicely, I don't even care about 6.6, to me the hassle of rooting the phone, flashing ROMs, and voiding the warranty wasn't worth dealing with vs spending the extra $50 to just buy the ad free version.
Is it coming back?
I wanted to pick up this phone for that 60$ killer deal but I just noticed it vanished today. Is it coming back or is it gone for good?
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Mine is still purring along nicely, I don't even care about 6.6, to me the hassle of rooting the phone, flashing ROMs, and voiding the warranty wasn't worth dealing with vs spending the extra $50 to just buy the ad free version.
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Paying extra $50 for non-root usage is absolutely mind-boggling. The main reason for root is adblocking. Not Amazon ads but the whole spammy ads in the Android ecosystem. If you were going to root anyway, why pay extra $50? If you weren't going to root, why buy a phone lol.
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I wanted to pick up this phone for that 60$ killer deal but I just noticed it vanished today. Is it coming back or is it gone for good?
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It'll be back soon. Same price but with a locked down phone.
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It'll be back soon. Same price but with a locked down phone.
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Great to hear! Can't wait and I honestly don't care about the ads.
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Paying extra $50 for non-root usage is absolutely mind-boggling.
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Tell that to the people sitting around with bricked phones from failed root attempts.
If you weren't going to root, why buy a phone lol.
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To use? I don't understand. I mean, I understand there is often a juvenile need a lot of geeks have to be in "total control" of their devices, but when you really sit back and look at it, it's rarely worth the effort. I had rooted phones previously "just because" and after years of not doing anything that needed root, I finally realized it's mostly a pointless endevour. Much rather have a phone with a warranty, and not worry about random things bricking my device in the root process.
hah! I ordered one on Friday and got it Saturday. MAYBE I GOT THE LAST ONE.
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Funny, I was telling my buddy to buy the phone, went to bring it up, and saw the same thing, not for sale anywhere on Amazon
Mine is still purring along nicely, I don't even care about 6.6, to me the hassle of rooting the phone, flashing ROMs, and voiding the warranty wasn't worth dealing with vs spending the extra $50 to just buy the ad free version.
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Not for trolling or anything but I followed the convert to OEM thread and in less than 10 minutes after taking it out of the box I had the non-ads version, no need to buy the expensive one at all.
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Not for trolling or anything but I followed the convert to OEM thread and in less than 10 minutes after taking it out of the box I had the non-ads version, no need to buy the expensive one at all.
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I agree! Following Colton's excellent instructions, it was very easy to convert the phone to non-amazon version in 10 minutes. I knew enough to not put a SIM in it or let it connect to wifi and update, so I took it out of the box and just flashed it with SPFT. Couldn't have been easier. And with the money I saved, I picked up a second one as a backup.
And because I was able to root it, I installed xposed framework and the wonderful gravitybox module which allows for incredible customization of the stock rom. Once you take the phone updates, you don't have that option.
YESSS
THE LISTING IS BACK IN THE US.
The prime edition is nowhere to be found and it reads as "out-of-stock"
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THE LISTING IS BACK IN THE US.
The prime edition is nowhere to be found and it reads as "out-of-stock"
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link? I'm not seeing on my end.